1980 Austin Marina vs. 1980 Fiat 127
To start off, both 1980 Austin Marina and 1980 Fiat 127 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Fiat 127. (49 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1980 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Austin Marina weights approximately 50 kg more than 1980 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Austin Marina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Austin Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Fiat 127, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Austin Marina (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Fiat 127. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Marina | 1980 Fiat 127 | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | Marina | 127 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1049 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 67.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 68 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2230 mm |
